Meet Our Students

Catherine de Groot enjoys using her marketing skills to help nonprofits in Lowell.

Rhondyna Reth is blending global experiences, cultural advocacy and graphic design at UML 鈥� a path made possible by scholarships and smart financial planning.

Honors student Stephanie Guglielmo is all about studying abroad.

Graduate student Ryan Cormier is enjoying one extra year on campus before joining the workforce.

Isabella De Souza has won two scholarships that will allow her to study Spanish abroad, so she can bring multiple languages to her future nursing career.

Yrvanie Joseph is grateful for alumni scholarships because they confirm the value of her hard work and academic achievements.

Transfer student Nicole Karp has thrived as a leader and mentor at UML, preparing herself for a global career.

Honors nursing major Emerson Tully discovered the power of grant writing as an intern for the Refuge Art School, a nonprofit in Lowell.

Nazeli Acosta won a State Department Scholarship to study rural health care in the Dominican Republic.

Lawreta Kankam is passionate about public health. She plans to go on to medical school so she can provide both care and preventive health programs for underserved groups.

Honors student Hannah Allgood came to UML for undergraduate research opportunities.

An introduction to research helped Noah Mason find his passion.

Mina Lam added 鈥淛apanese Student Association founder鈥� to her already busy schedule.

Honors student Rachel Record won a full scholarship to law school, thanks to the Legal Studies Program and research and practical experiences.

Nicole Wilson 鈥�24 discovered a passion for volunteering while earning a business degree.

Honors College student Jennifer Dossantos is majoring in business because she鈥檚 inspired by her mom.

Mateo Rull Garza immersed himself in research 鈥� and published in a leading scientific journal.

Greg Reimonn found a faculty mentor to help him research microplastics in waterways, thanks to an honors fellowship.

Elinor Mayo has lofty dreams, and Air Force ROTC is helping her find her way to the cockpit.

Duc Vu discovered his ability to teach in high school, so he signed up for the UTeach program in STEM education.

Honors physics alum Dashon Jones 鈥�23 took advantage of research opportunities on and off campus.

Sonakshi Chaudhary came to UML planning to transfer. She stayed after falling in love with everything the campus has to offer.

Debby Fernand says the River Hawk Scholars Academy has introduced her to friends and faculty mentors 鈥� and turned her into a leader herself.

Honors business student and MLK award-winner Beatriz Martins has learned the value of resilience.

Transfer student Elliot Johnson 鈥�25 built a portfolio of global health, entrepreneurship and public service experiences that shaped his commitment to humanitarian innovation.

Army Rangers veteran Brendon Aylaian is working as a financial specialist for the Air Force.

Eleanora Peters fell in love with teaching at the Boston Museum of Science.

Hannah Casey signed up for the Model U.N. and Mock Trial teams and student government. She interned with a congressional candidate and a defense attorney. Now she鈥檚 student body president.

Affordability drew Sarah Curley to UML, but her experience led to a wealth of opportunities and set her up for an accounting career.

Great classes and research experience, a professional co-op and a cybersecurity competition are preparing Grace Chin for professional success.

An Honors College student fellowship gave Marbella Leal a chance to work with at-risk students and do research with a professor.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Aya Oulal was able to study abroad in Spain, attend COP28 in Dubai and become a resident advisor.

Melisa Hussain鈥檚 experience as a visibly Muslim teenager inspired her honors thesis.

Honors mechanical engineering major Scott Penfield has traveled extensively on two continents besides North America 鈥� and hopes to add a fourth before long.

Jack Callahan is pursuing a public health degree to improve the lives of as many people as possible.

Honors student Edina Hirt faced hurdles from learning English to battling Hodgkin鈥檚 lymphoma while working toward her degree. Still, she won an award for her dedication to community service.

Honors College student Anthony Amatucci leads the UML Marching Band and the Model U.N. team 鈥� and still finds time for a double major, a minor and research.

Jamie-Lyn Cavallon won an NSF-funded meteorology internship.

Whether studying abroad or conducting research, Stephanie Ceballos is making the most out of her UMass Lowell experience.

Tim Murphy says his experiences at UMass Lowell have increased his confidence along with his expertise.

River Hawk Racing President Thomas Warren designed precision robotics for semiconductor manufacturing during a pair of summer internships at Brooks Automation.

Aspiring math teacher Tanya Kieu 鈥�24 gained real-world teaching experience through the UTeach program.

Coral Gonzalez set her sights on becoming a nurse after she was hospitalized in middle school. The Honors College student won one of the first Oprah Winfrey Scholarships to help her succeed.

Douglas Correa Ospina plans to combine his studies in psychology and economics to help immigrants and others from marginalized groups become more financially secure.

Maxwell Aaronson is pursuing international experiences and languages, with the goal of working in the Foreign Service.

Madison Fusco is helping to make a difference in people鈥檚 lives through her biotechnology co-op at Wave Life Sciences.

As a pharmaceutical sciences major interested in research and business, Marita Merheb pursues all opportunities to advance her goals.

The River Hawk Racing club steered Garrett Perry to UML. Now, he鈥檚 on course for a career in motor sports.

Student-athlete Megan Salsinha credits her honors research project and academic coursework for preparing her for medical school.

Maddie Gear鈥檚 favorable first impression of UML steered her to a marketing co-op position at CarGurus.

By her sophomore year, Feriel Boudif had secured two paid research assistant positions on campus.

Pratibha Gautam鈥檚 job at a medical device incubator inspired her to pursue a career in health economics.

Inspired by a summer program, Carolina Reyes is determined to become an English teacher at Lawrence High School.

An aspiring audio engineer and music teacher, Joe Paquin composed his first choral piece, 鈥淏arter,鈥� which was performed at UML鈥檚 annual New Music Concert.

By participating in the virtual UML Launch! Summer Program, Khadija Mir felt better prepared to begin college remotely during the pandemic.

Nicholas Trunfio immersed himself in history while studying abroad.

Benedicta Agyemang-Brantuo won the 2021 MLK Service Award for starting a club to address health disparities 鈥� amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abby Mastromonaco鈥檚 passion for sustainability led to a Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy fellowship and research experience in a plastics engineering lab.

Honors College student Daphne Shakira Naut was already fluent in two languages and had started on two more by the time she finished high school. Here at UML, she鈥檚 picked up a fifth language and studied abroad three times 鈥� all while supporting herself.

Ever since moving to Lowell from the Philippines with his mom as a child, Andre Ragel has embraced a sink-or-swim attitude 鈥� one that carried the business administration major through a busy first year on campus.

Janelle Christopher started studying at UMass Lowell at the same time as her mom, Lorraine.

Twisha Mohapatra says her experiences in the River Hawk Scholars Academy and the Honors College have boosted her confidence, taught her leadership skills and set her up for academic success.

Computer science alum William Boag 鈥�16, a senior health care data lead for MassHealth, remains deeply engaged with the Honors College through leadership, mentorship and philanthropy.

Flore Stécie Norcéide won an Oprah Winfrey Scholarship to study computer engineering here.

Ainsley Skinner is capping her biology degree with a faculty-led trip to the Galápagos Islands, where she鈥檒l walk in the footsteps of Charles Darwin.

Kyle Mehan began researching nutrition when trying to heal his own injuries. Now he promotes a plant-based diet.

Sam DeLap 鈥�21 went from an intern to a lead engineer in just one year at Science Applications International Corporation.

Alyssa Puglisi was awarded a three-year, $75,000 scholarship by Entegris, the second UML student to receive this support from the company.

Justin Baez Peguero is studying business, working three jobs and serving in student government.

Kay Wojtowicz 鈥�25 is carrying on a family legacy at UMass Lowell by pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, focusing on cutting-edge materials research with real-world impact.

Madison Reed works as a research assistant with Plastics Engineering Prof. Ramaswamy Nagarajan in the UML Fabric Discovery Center.

With an unbridled passion for learning, Sammy Santana is pursuing his numerous interests through the BLA program.

Albert Farah found multiple paid research experiences at UMass Lowell.

Eric Roy started doing meteorological research on campus the summer after his freshman year 鈥� and then won two research internships with government agencies.

A class in cognitive psychology inspired Melissa DiPano to do research with two professors and aim for a Ph.D.

Sofia Savoca chose UMass Lowell for the opportunity to be in the Honors College and to study civil engineering. She鈥檚 found a dozen new opportunities since arriving on campus.

Honors student Franchesca Arias is passionate about studying abroad after completing a summer program in Valencia, Spain.

Brigid Archibald always wanted to be a superhero. Now the editor of the student newspaper, The Connector, she sees journalists as today鈥檚 heroes.

Grace Hansen is researching sports nutrition and brain injuries.

Karam Alafandi is studying history on his way to becoming a doctor.

Mya Neary won an honors fellowship to learn more about running an urban farming nonprofit. Now she鈥檚 volunteering with Mill City Grows while developing her own business plan.

As a sophomore, Matthew Clancy designed a small satellite with a vital mission: getting children and teens excited about their STEM studies and aerospace careers. Now he鈥檚 developing his LEARNsat for NASA launch.

Business administration major Josiah Gennell loves music and gaming. He hopes that by becoming an information technology consultant, he鈥檒l have the flexibility to pursue those interests and turn them into a career.

Maddy Roop transferred to UMass Lowell as a business student looking to launch a music career. But along the way she鈥檚 become president of the Student Society for Sustainability.

Emmy Misail won an Honors College creativity fellowship to draw comic strips under the guidance of an art professor.

After earning two degrees at UMass Lowell, Rebecca Mendum is continuing her education at Harvard University.

Sophie Combs knows her research is going somewhere: into the online Library of New England Immigration.

With faculty support, Hope Zouzas won a prestigious $15,000 scholarship and has lined up a post-graduation accounting internship at PwC.

Sid Iyer has taken advantage of internships, research opportunities, the DifferenceMaker program and more to pursue his goal: a career in biomedical research and development.

Honors transfer student Cameron McKenzie squeezed four study abroad trips into her short time at UML.

David Levenson鈥檚 Mock Trial team experience led to a real legal internship.

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts program provided Gabrielle Salvatore 鈥�24 with a great foundation for a teaching career.

With her people-first approach, Yonnie Collins found success in her coursework and her extracurricular activities.

Veyli Ortiz Solis earned a B.S. in criminal justice in just three years 鈥� with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

A research opportunity helped Caroline DeSouza see that marine biology was an attainable career.

Olivia Hebert discovered a passion for corporate real estate at UMass Lowell.

Kylie Letendre, who struggled in school due to ADHD, wants to help children with learning disabilities.

Sarah Elizabeth McDermott is grateful for scholarships that are helping her to graduate debt-free, because in the future she won鈥檛 have to say 鈥淣o鈥� to any opportunities.

SoarCS, a summer program for incoming computer science majors, helped shape Ariana Brown鈥檚 college experience.

Sam Morgan came to UMass Lowell to study atmospheric science and meteorology. He expanded his education and professional network through experiences with two of the nation鈥檚 leading atmospheric sciences organizations.

The Honors Program at Middlesex Community College helped Andrea Patino Galindo master English 鈥� and transfer to the Honors College at UMass Lowell.

Rachel Jordan says that discovering the chair of the Economics Department was a woman helped convince her to come to UMass Lowell.

Christina Han鈥檚 work with Multicultural Affairs, her club leadership and her studies in criminal justice converged in her honors capstone: running a 鈥淪upport Space鈥� for Asian American and Pacific Islander students during a surge in hate crimes.

Honors history major Campbell Tacey is a commuter student bent on enjoying the full college experience, from research to leading student clubs.

Varsha Perkins loves both her teaching and honors classes.

From policy to research, Sean Simonini is making an impact.

Jeurys Santiago credits his entrepreneurship classes and experiences with helping him launch his networking and marketing company, Minds With Purpose.

Teerth Patel had to pinch himself after landing a manufacturing engineering internship at Tesla 鈥� just after his internship at Procter & Gamble.

Political science major Nadia Eshun used her Immersive Scholar award to intern at the Safe Exit Initiative, a nonprofit that supports women leaving the sex trade.

David Rosario says his professors help him to stay focused and motivated.

From attending COP28 in Dubai to joining the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy, William Lefebvre is learning that environmental science is also an art.

Her experiences in the Honors College and in a college readiness program, Let鈥檚 Get Ready, helped Marilyn Saha get a job at Raytheon Technologies.

Shanice Kelly is a leader in multiple campus clubs because she wants to get more students of color involved in STEM, especially space science programs.

Vanessa Chen likes computer science because it鈥檚 both logical and creative.

Inspired by his mother鈥檚 careers in health care and business, Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor is working toward a master鈥檚 in health care administration while also pursuing his dream of becoming a pediatrician.

When Payal Patel started college as an engineering major, she missed tutoring and teaching 鈥� so she decided to make education her career.

Driven by a passion for environmental protection, Colin Ormond found his path at UMass Lowell through political science, sustainability research and public policy work.

Brianna Atwood came to UMass Lowell to study plastics engineering 鈥� but she鈥檚 done so much more. The honors student started a volunteer program that connects UML students with a local school. She has also participated in the professional co-op program, working on fire-resistant seals for airplanes.

Between UML鈥檚 rigorous coursework and vast extracurricular activities, Sara Aldahabi feels ready to take on dental school.

So far, Honors College student Nancy Chac has signed up for three honors classes every semester. It could be a record.

An honors seminar led Joshua Walsh to design a drinking water system and solar grid for a center in Haiti.

Honors College Student Fellow Sunilda Frias is studying biology to help subsistence farmers improve their soil.

Juana Guerrero came to UML with strong academic credentials. A support program helped boost her confidence and leadership skills, too.

Marine Corps veteran Daryle LaMonica is on the fast track to becoming a doctor through the UMass Medical School Baccalaureate to M.D. Pathway Program.

Honors transfer student Fidel Castro wants to make a name for himself in the field of nanotechnology manufacturing.

Annie Cary found herself wading through lakes in search of stickleback fish as part of her immunology research.

Ted Lagrander studied engineering in Germany over the summer.

An interest in genomics took Caryn McCowan 鈥�11 from researching spiders to working at a canine genetics company.

Jared Socolow turned his own struggles into a research project that he will present at the annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science.

Wonder Ahiatsi chose UMass Lowell for its B.S. in quantitative economics.

A staff accountant internship at Novogradac confirmed business major Heer Patel鈥檚 interest in auditing.

Dana Ibrahim chose UMass Lowell for its peace and conflict studies program, which lets her combine classes across the social sciences and humanities to suit her goal: to become a diplomat and aid refugees.

Honors student Malcolm Schrafft studied his twin passions: music and theater.

Pablo Ruiz returned to school for a second bachelor鈥檚 degree, and he鈥檚 going on for his master鈥檚 degree, too.

Cora Casteel says mathematics will help her with a career in policing and criminal justice policy.